Well so much for a 50/50 shot my camera skills and phone wont show much difference especially with this colour
I spent a fair bit of time doing only half the bonnet , 1500 papers right up to 3000 fine grade .
i had to borrow some g6 of the bodyshop next door to remove very minor but visible sanding marks and so far im pleased with the outcome. Its not finished yet as i still need to 'jewel' my work by refining polishing stage.



before


before


before. You can see its mottled appearance.


before


after a heavy compound ive got it to this , once the final stages are complete it will look sharper .


after-